First Trailer For Danny Boyle's "127 Hours" Starring James Franco Here is the first trailer for the upcoming film called 127 Hours , and it stars James Franco (Aron Ralston) and is directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire.) In 2003, climber Aron Ralston and his harrowing, nearly disastrous mishap out in the Utah wilderness. The 20-something had been hiking in Blue John Canyon when a boulder dislodged, crushing his right forearm against the canyon wall. Making matters worse, nobody knew where he was. After five days, with his water gone and desperation his only option, you can guess what happened next. What makes the story even more unbelievable is that Ralston, once free, was still some eight miles away from his truck. Watch the trailer after the Jump.. Official Synopsis: 127 HOURS is the new film from Danny Boyle, the Academy Award winning director of last year’s Best Picture, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE. 127 HOURS is the true story of mountain climber Aron R